All Purpose Weekend Open Thread

By NB Staff | June 16, 2012 | 09:12

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Air marshalls

Submitted by creekrat on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 9:32am.

My nephew, pilot for a major US airline paid his own way to become an air marshall following his layoff after 9-11.
Very quietly his ability to carry a weapon in the cockpit has been removed. He indicated that added regulations made it ridiculous to try and do so. All attempts to get some attention by he and other pilots were ignored.
That folks, is the way they are doing it, just regulate the heck out of it. Typical leftist nonsense, don't like guns, so make everyone get rid of them!

The Chicago Jesus does not

Submitted by ricklail on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 11:04am.

The Chicago Jesus does not want anybody shooting his towel head buddies brothers.

It is just another of the RBFSOB's working on gun control under the radar.

A well regulated militia being necessary to a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

Washington Post Friday News Dump

Submitted by motherbelt on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 9:45am.

Big News: CHA Tells HHS NoGo on Accommodation

This is, as the Deac says, “big news.” Compromise "unworkable"

If it seems written in benign fashion by the WaPo, and dropped late on a Friday in summer, Rocco Palmo explains why:

Coming in a five-page letter sent today by the Catholic Health Association to a top HHS administrator, the move (including draft proposals for an acceptable revision of the controversial Federal rule) follows months of tension between the US hierarchy and the association representing some 2,000 Stateside church health facilities, whose president, Daughter of Charity Sister Carol Keehan, stoked the ire of much of the hierarchy after voicing her approval of the White House’s February “accommodation” on the plan, which the bishops deemed as being insufficient.

Today’s letter was signed by Keehan, CHA’s current board chair [Joseph R. Swedish], and his designated successor.

Recall that Sister Keehan’s initial approval of the “accommodation”, like Dionne’s, was released via the White House religion press portal almost simultaneously with the WH announcement; it gave enormous political cover to the president, and helped him to divide a church that had — quickly and uncharacteristically — united against the HHS Mandate. Now, she’s walking it back.

A couple questions

Submitted by DontFeedTheTrolls on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 10:23am.

I'm wondering, is this attack primarily against the Catholic Church?
Is it because they have such a big footprint in the health care world?
Are, say, the Amish or Muslims (for example) supposed to provide birth control and abortions to employees too?

Americans keeping their own earnings is a Civil Right! Demand your Civil Rights!

The law applies to all

Submitted by motherbelt on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 10:40am.

The law applies to all employers and religions, as far as I know.

Yes, it's a big deal for Catholics because of their footprint:

“The Catholic Church…operates 12.6 percent of hospitals in the U.S., according to the Catholic Health Association of the U.S., accounting for 15.6 percent of all admissions and 14.5 percent of all hospital expenses, a total for Catholic hospitals in 2010 of $98.6 billion,” he wrote. “Almost a third (32 percent) of these hospitals are located in rural areas, where patients usually have few other options for care.” All in all, “more than one in six seniors and disabled patients get attention from these hospitals.”

Correction: The Amish are exempt from the entire AHCA

Another example of imbalance, probably because they don't provide large-scale health services.

As a small example, in our

Submitted by celator on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 10:46am.

As a small example, in our town we have two hospitals, one Catholic and one not. Both are good hospitals and very busy. If our Catholic hospital were to close (and it would if the Obama mandate holds), it would bring chaos to health services in this and surrounding small communities.

Both hospitals have smaller satellite services as far as 50 miles away, where many elderly are served (the nature of the population of small towns). The non-Catholic hospital would be overwhelmed--longer waiting times, etc. Patients would suffer, no question about it.

"This is not your mother's Democratic Party"--Andrew Breitbart, CPAC, February 2012

motherbelt*

Submitted by cajun2 on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 2:08pm.

The religous exemptions for AHCA will be the same as IRS exemptions. From my memory that includes the Amish and some Native American groups. The HHS currently has a committee to review said exemptions to coincide with IRS. So far, they have ruled that Muslims will be exempted but it has not yet come with final decisions. I posted that report a few weeks ago and cant remember where I found it. Will try to check to see if I bookmarked it. Catholics and other Christian religeous groups have been found not to be eligible for exemptions by that committee. *searching*

Edit: The Quakers and the Amish have already been found to be exempt. Under consideration by the HHS committee for exemptions are Muslims and Native Americans. A decision will be made by end of Jan 2014. Still cant find the original article. Still looking cause google aint helping me...duh

Caj The fear of the IRS auditing churches has worked

Submitted by upcountrywater on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 2:33pm.

beyond their wildest dreams, of speech control...

That no Church Pulpit will ever speak against the lefty government.

I know about 15 pastors and only one of them is a conservative.

this is outrageous..

.. So far, they have ruled that Muslims will be exempted but it has not yet come with final decisions.

That goes hand in hand with no searches at airports.

The push back, has begun..

The Catholic Bishops Will Not Abandon Freedom of Religion for Tax Exemptions (published April 13 th!)

Maryland’s early history teaches us that, like any freedom, religious liberty requires constant vigilance and protection, or it will disappear. Maryland’s experiment in religious toleration ended within a few decades. The colony was placed under royal control, and the Church of England became the established religion. Discriminatory laws, including the loss of political rights, were enacted against those who refused to conform. Catholic chapels were closed, and Catholics were restricted to practicing their faith in their homes. The Catholic community lived under these conditions until the American Revolution.

EDIT: As of 2010 snopes sez it's a lie..

I'm on your side caj... snopes lies about lots of stuff.

You Didn't Build That.

The way it reads in the

Submitted by ricklail on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 2:49pm.

The way it reads in the Obamacare bill the Amish are exempt but be interpeted to mean any one that objects on religious grounds. I knew all along they would apply it Ragheads. I knew too they would never interpet it to mean Christians or Jews.

A well regulated militia being necessary to a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

The regime MUST control the Catholic Church.

Submitted by Newsbubba on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 12:18pm.

The church has a history of taking just so much from a repressive government, and then saying "NO MORE."

They begin to push back, and have historically been willing to go, literally, to war with a regime that is trying to supress them.

Liberals can't afford to have a strong Catholic Church that will stand in the way of their takeover of the USSA.

Other churches have a tendency to just roll over and die when they get pressure from government. With a little help from God, the Catholic Church will not, ... again.

Funny, but if you read history, the church has been standing between the Muslims and the rest of the world for centuries.

Comrade Bubba

Just wondering

Submitted by DontFeedTheTrolls on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 10:19am.

What happened to the new format NewsBusters was switching to?
Is it DOA (I hope, I hope!!)??
Delayed??

Americans keeping their own earnings is a Civil Right! Demand your Civil Rights!

I hope so, too. The old adage

Submitted by celator on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 10:33am.

I hope so, too. The old adage applies here: if your customers aren't asking for something, don't force them to buy it. It ain't gonna sell.

"This is not your mother's Democratic Party"--Andrew Breitbart, CPAC, February 2012

I was wonderin' (Obamaspeak)

Submitted by killa37 on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 10:07pm.

I was wonderin' (Obamaspeak) the same thing, because I wasn't going to be here if the new format took over...............which is probably a disappointment to a few people!!!

I'm a total techno-dummy, so I couldn't figure out what was wrong with NB to begin with............in fact, every time they've changed it - since I've been a member - it seems to have been for the worse.

And a little humor from Fellowship of the Minds....

Submitted by motherbelt on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 10:43am.

Growing up stinks.

That was good mother.

Submitted by ricklail on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 11:06am.

That was good mother.

A well regulated militia being necessary to a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

Thanks for the laughs MB.

Submitted by dyardley on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 11:17am.

That was cute.

directionforourtimes.org

WOW

Submitted by ricklail on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 10:47am.

My man Jim Furyk playing in the final grouping of the US Open. He may not win but just to see him back in contention is enough for me. It has been awhile. Good luck Jim

College World Series is underway. Gatas are having to play the Gamechickens in the first round. I don't like that. Gatas were ranked #1 going in. Stony Brook, the cinderalla was beaten by UCLA last night. The Criminoles were beaten by Arizona. Stony Brook and the Criminoles play tomorrow, loser goes home.

Wow. over 200 mph at Michigan. This race could be worth watching. 24 hrs of Le Man under way. Those cars cost more than I'd make in a lifetime.

How about Nik Wallensa? If they had left out all the BS it would have been a good show. All they needed to show was the walk.

A well regulated militia being necessary to a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

Where Is the real outrage?

Submitted by ricklail on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 10:55am.

The Republicans are all over the airways complaining about Obeyme's executive order. I have yet to hear one of them say it is flatout unconstitutional. Then again since when has the RBFSOB bothered to read the law.

Issa backing down on Holder? Damn them if he doesn't turn the documents over by noon Monday the vote should occur.

What in the hell is Ginsberg up to? She need to be told how the cow ate the cabbage by the other members of the court.

If we had a Congress with balls they would be drafting articles of impeachment against, Obeyme, Holder, Big Sis and Ginsberg are we speak. Big Sis lied to Congress about Fast and Furious just like Holder and all the others.

A well regulated militia being necessary to a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

Ginsburg hoist herself on her

Submitted by motherbelt on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 11:05am.

Ginsburg hoist herself on her own petard:

Those who know don’t talk. And those who talk don’t know,

Can she get any uglier?

Submitted by Newsbubba on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 12:22pm.

She has to be the First Lady of Uglo-Americans.

Comrade Bubba

ricklail/MB/anyone~

Submitted by GG_NB on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 1:21pm.

What happened with Ginsburg? I missed this.

"If not us, who? If not now, when?"
~Ronald Reagan

Georgia Girl.....

Submitted by motherbelt on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 2:50pm.

Ginsburg's been talking about the upcoming ruling on Obamacare

Thanks, MB~

Submitted by GG_NB on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 2:57pm.

Does someone like Gates need to pay her a visit as well?

Why can't people in a position of power and authority just zip it? NOT helping.

"If not us, who? If not now, when?"
~Ronald Reagan

She ran her mouth about the coming Obamacare decsion

Submitted by ricklail on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 2:53pm.

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0612/77479.html

She should have never said a word. She knows the outcome. The opinions have already been written.

A well regulated militia being necessary to a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

Thanks, rick~

Submitted by GG_NB on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 2:59pm.

It's just really immature, to put it mildly. Unprofessional. I'm so sick of those games.

"If not us, who? If not now, when?"
~Ronald Reagan

GG ---

Submitted by matthewdean on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 6:38pm.

Given Ginsburg's age, how about "It's just really liberal, to put it mildly. Unconservative. " :o)

"The credibility of the story is undermined by the selection of sources." - (h/t Jer)

MD~

Submitted by GG_NB on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 7:13pm.

I have to agree -- that works. :) But I do know a few liberals (for all their other flaws -- ha!) who can at least keep a secret. She was like a kid taunting: "I've got a secret! I've got a secret!" I think I saw that on a Brady Bunch episode (Cindy?), and I swear that's what came to mind. Then Ginsburg was taunting "nobody knows but those who know." Well, duh. How dumb is that?

And even though those articles say "without giving anything away...", I still feel like she did indeed give some info away. Now whether we can come to any correct conclusions from it is impossible to say, hence the gameplaying I mentioned.

I like quiet Supremes.

"If not us, who? If not now, when?"
~Ronald Reagan

GG---

Submitted by matthewdean on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 7:22pm.

Ginsburg did come across as a bit of an elitist in a "nanner-nanner" sort of way.

"The credibility of the story is undermined by the selection of sources." - (h/t Jer)

matthew*

Submitted by cajun2 on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 7:25pm.

I think of Ginsburg as more "nanoo-nanoo"

caj---

Submitted by matthewdean on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 7:29pm.

Made me laugh.

Thanks.

"The credibility of the story is undermined by the selection of sources." - (h/t Jer)

Caj~

Submitted by GG_NB on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 7:46pm.

POST OF THE DAY! :)

"If not us, who? If not now, when?"
~Ronald Reagan

Would senility be grounds for impeachment?

Submitted by UpNorth on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 2:06pm.

To re-elect Obama would be like the Titanic backing up and hitting the iceberg again.

A couple of "must-reads"

Submitted by motherbelt on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 11:02am.

from American Thinker.

Obama: Going Rogue

Obama's re-election scheme includes dividing Americans into mini-voting blocs, all perceiving themselves to be victimized. He promises college kids lower tuition interest rates. To secure the gay and Hollywood vote, Obama came out in support of gay marriage. To secure the hardcore feminist vote, Obama ignored the Constitution, forcing religious institutions and taxpayers to fund contraception and abortion services against their faith.

This was apparently written BEFORE Obama's "Dream Executive Order"

Obama Lurching Toward Tyranny

By executive orders, Mr. Obama both violates the law against his own American-citizen "enemies," such as Catholic institutions when it comes to abortion and birth control, and grants unlawful privileges for his supporters or potential supporters, such as his immigration amnesty order this week.

But for the guy who said he was OK with being a one-term president, it now seems that no pander is off the table when it comes to his reelection.

Here's what I don't

Submitted by ricklail on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 11:12am.

Here's what I don't understand. Where is the outcry from the blacks over the jobs these illegals will be taking? I don't expect them to bring up the unconstitutionality of it. Unemployment among black men is the highest rated group in the country.

A well regulated militia being necessary to a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

Yeah, they're really stuck

Submitted by motherbelt on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 11:21am.

Yeah, they're really stuck between Barack and a hard place on this, aren't they?

There's already friction between the two communities over "preferred minority" status, and now Obama drops this dilemma on them.

A lot of black heads will be exploding trying to work this one out!

And I'm not sharing any of my duct tape!!

I'm just getting my popcorn ready.

No problemo!

Submitted by Newsbubba on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 12:33pm.

Those unemployed people could already be working all the jobs that illegals will do, but unemployment and welfare and AFDC, etc, etc pay MUCH better, and you get to sit on your ass all day and actually have more kids so you can collect even more tax money!!

I predict that once the illegals become "legal" they will figure out quickly that joining the welfare community pays a hell of a lot better than actually WORK!!! (my best Maynard G. Crebs impersonation, please)

Then there will be plenty of time for them to join in the "voter drives" and get their asses hauled around from poll to poll on election day with the brothas, and vote early and often for Democrats!

Meanwhile, Republican "leadership" in Congress sit around with their thumbs up their ashtray, and can't seem to find the cojones to actually fight the RBFSOB on ANY of this.

And people say Obama's dumb? He ain't that smart, for sure. He just has no opponents.

Maybe the Catholic Bishops will kick his ass for us.

Comrade Bubba

Got his from the Blacksphere

Submitted by ricklail on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 2:55pm.

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s480x480/600745_4145256789040_2...

A well regulated militia being necessary to a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

This is great

Submitted by ricklail on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 11:25am.

Dylan Holsey, 13 year old Cowboy Action Shooter with his model 1873 Winchester, takes on Jon of Gunsmoke (American Guns) who is armed with a Mac 10. For those who don't know the Mac 10 is fully automatic. Yes it would be a true assualt weapon.

http://www.gunsandammo.com/2012/06/13/kid-shooter-beats-machine-gun-in-a...

A well regulated militia being necessary to a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

This made me sick

Submitted by ricklail on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 11:30am.

My wife's cousin, who lives in Seattle, posted on her Facebook page she would be hosting a Barak-a que. the proceeds would be going to the RBFSPB. Her dad is dead, probalby a good thing but her mom lives in VA near Roanoke. She is nothing like that.

A well regulated militia being necessary to a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

Thomas Sowell nailed it in 2008!

Submitted by motherbelt on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 12:20pm.

How appropriate that I re-found this today.....

I was doing "housekeeping" of my bookmarks, and came across this, which I watched again.

Sowell said that (and I'm paraphrasing here; there's no transcript) as bad as the Clintons were, they had the "saving grace of utter lack of principle." IOW, when they saw which way the political winds were blowing, that's where they would go, even if they'd said otherwise.

Obama, on the other hand, is hard-left ideologue, who would not be swayed by public opinion, but would do what he must to fulfill his vision.

Sowell said he thought Obama "really believes he can change the world" and that men like that are infinitely more dangerous.

... and while I'm thinking about it, ...

Submitted by Newsbubba on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 1:10pm.

... Happy Fathers' Day to you all who are fathers or who have fathers.

Comrade Bubba

I am very fortunate to still

Submitted by ricklail on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 2:57pm.

I am very fortunate to still have my dad around. My wife's dad is still around too but the doctors have told her this will probably be his last Father's Day. They have given him about 6 months.

A well regulated militia being necessary to a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

MB~

Submitted by GG_NB on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 1:14pm.

So true. And as for the Clintons, who would think lack of principles could work in our favor? LOL. But yes, the Clintons will test the winds and adapt. They want to succeed. They are practical when they feel they must be.

Now as for O...I think his upbringing was filled with such a radical mishmash that he is just really screwed up -- but unable to unscrew himself from all those bad, weird, harmful influences. I think he has just copied himself after various rad ideologues. And look at the scary that brings us now. I feel sorry for him as a person, but I don't as a President because now he's tryin to make the U.S. his very upbringing.

Don't take us down with you!

"If not us, who? If not now, when?"
~Ronald Reagan

Michigan~

Submitted by GG_NB on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 1:32pm.

Darn it anyway. Latest Rassmussen poll for Michigan has O at 50% and Romney at 42%. Romney needs to get up there. Out of all the states hit hard by the economy, you'd think Michiganders would be toward the top of the list in wanting a change because they see firsthand O's policies don't work. However, I'm afraid the GM bailout-beneficiaries and unions are going to fight hard to keep the status quo, which is just sinking sand for everyone else up there.

Ugh. Frustrates me.

"If not us, who? If not now, when?"
~Ronald Reagan

GG, it depends on where Rasmussen did their polling.

Submitted by UpNorth on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 2:14pm.

Usually, they poll over on the east side of the state. Detroit, Wayne County, Washtenaw County. They skip Oakland and Macomb, usually. And heaven forbid, don't poll the west side of the state, or anywhere north of I-96, except along the rust belt that travels north up I-75.

Edit: And I'm not buying that much of a swing in the polls, in a week.

To re-elect Obama would be like the Titanic backing up and hitting the iceberg again.

UpNorth~

Submitted by GG_NB on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 2:19pm.

Good point. I usually figure Rass to be better than a lot of pollsters, but it is dependent on things we just don't know that occurred. I think it was the big gap that really discouraged me...but yeah, poll anywhere on the east side only, and you may as well toss the results out the window. West -- and especially southwest -- that's an entirely different matter. Hope those folks come out to the polls bigtime.

"If not us, who? If not now, when?"
~Ronald Reagan

Well, Rasmussen was one that

Submitted by UpNorth on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 2:29pm.

opined, through their polls, that Stupak's successor just had to be the dem, after all there were so many dems in the district.
If your polls are taken in Detroit, Lansing, Pontiac, Flint and Saginaw, and Baracka is only polling 50%, he's in deep trouble.
I forgot to add in Ann Arbor and East Lansing. You know, those towns where the kids register at home and at school so they can vote at least two times.

To re-elect Obama would be like the Titanic backing up and hitting the iceberg again.

UpNorth~

Submitted by GG_NB on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 2:46pm.

All good points. Okay, not feeling so glum about it.

I was going to make a joke about horse-buggying the Amish in from the Indiana border...oh, guess I just sort of did, for however funny it is. Not too, as the Amish would most certainly not vote twice. ;) Actually, the Amish usually don't vote in large numbers in presidential elections, but they are more apt to vote for Repubs. I don't think they're crazy about Dems or Repubs, and who can blame them? But their politics are local.

I think I better stop now, talking about/for the Amish!

"If not us, who? If not now, when?"
~Ronald Reagan

From a great history book by Craig Shirley.

Submitted by Newsbubba on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 1:32pm.

It is called "December, 1941 ... 31 Days That Changed America And Saved The World"

I highly recommend it to you, and your kids. They need to know this stuff.

... and Da One says we were nothing special? Keep electing him, and we won't be.

"Public education in America in 1941 was the best in the world, and dedicated teachers led by rote, by repetition, and by discipline mixed with a healthy dose of tenderness and the knowledge that the hand that rocked the cradle truly ruled the world. A high school diploma was a hard-earned document and those young Americans who received a diploma had language skills, writing skills, citizenship skills, geology, biology, physics, Latin, Greek, and an expansive list of books read. According to 1940 census only 24.5 percent of Americans received a high-school diploma in 1941, and less than 5 percent completed four years of college. All in all, well-educated, even erudite and mannerly, young men and women came out of high school, ready to go out into the real world and contribute to society.

"America in 1941 was a do-it-yourself enterprise, despite the welfare state created by the New Deal. People still looked to themselves to solve their own problems. "

Comrade Bubba

The Chicago Jesus was not

Submitted by ricklail on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 3:01pm.

The Chicago Jesus was not educated in this country. That is why he knows very little of history. The time he live in Indonesia all he knew was a leader who did what he wanted.

A well regulated militia being necessary to a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

I see Sergio made it to the weekend in another major

Submitted by Dave. on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 3:02pm.

Only question is, will the train wreck happen today, or will it be in tomorrow's round?

-Dave

Vote for the American in November

I haven't even paid any

Submitted by ricklail on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 4:36pm.

I haven't even paid any attention to the him. I was more into watching my man Jim. I did watch Bubba and McIlroy blow it yesterday. Well they actually blew it on Thursday. Got to wait until 6 to see Tiger and Jim tee off. Looks like they have some good hole locations today. Might be a few birdies made.

In 2014 the US Open will be at Pinehurst. I am planning on retiring next June. If I am able I am making plans to go. By the way. the weekend after that they play the ladies US Open there. Should be interesting.

A well regulated militia being necessary to a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

rick, I'll be pulling for Furyk tomorrow

Submitted by Dave. on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 10:42pm.

LOL - Tiger is toast (tee hee hee), as he shot himself right out of it today, and Phil is too far back to have a chance.

I do like the fact that Ernie and Retief are lurking near the top.

Should be a really great finish, as Jim appears to have the course dialed in.

-Dave

Vote for the American in November

Joe Biden now says he's NOT "blue-collar."

Submitted by motherbelt on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 3:21pm.

No one in my family worked in a factory

I guess Obama really HAS given up on blue-collar males this time around.

I saw that

Submitted by killa37 on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 10:13pm.

I saw that too.............and ol' Plugs Bite-Me actually seemed a little peeved that someone would suggest that he WAS 'blue collar'!!!! He seemed PROUD of the fact that no one in his family WAS!!!!

So why do the blue-collar guys buy into this pile of Kenyan Kow Krap, anyway?? I know some union guys who know what's going on,...................

Joe Blabbin'

Submitted by GG_NB on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 4:26pm.

Oh m' gosh. Just the way he said that is bad PR, no matter how you look at it. And did he basically just call his boss a big ole fibber?

You know, it's kind of hard to know when Joe is "on script" and when he's off...but one thing is for sure -- the O Administration is just all over the place trying to figure out what votes to go after. I think Joe is mostly their trial balloon guy these days, but who knows...I may be giving them too much credit for even that forethought. Or for Joe being on task.

Anyway, it seems their "strategy" turns almost weekly. Shall we count the groups (fickle, fickle) they are attempting to cater to for votes? Nah, I'd probably get a headache.

"If not us, who? If not now, when?"
~Ronald Reagan

good point GG*

Submitted by cajun2 on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 5:28pm.

He has been catering to the gays which represent about 2% of the population. Then he is really pushing the anti capitalist agnostic group which represents about 15%, the Latinos which is about 14%. Then he angers the 12% blacks by supporting gay marriage and amnesty for illegals. Then he angers the 20%, the rich, that pay most of the taxes, then he angers the 53% middle class that pay taxes by ending the bush tax cuts.

If you intend to divide the country into groups and then make them believe you are looking out for them, it seems that the best course of action is not to anger the majority if you want to get elected. But then again, what does he know that the majority of Americans do not?

I'm gonna get creamed for

Submitted by killa37 on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 10:20pm.

I'm gonna get creamed for this post, I'm sure- but I just want to say that I've come back from almost 5 straight hours of surfing in beautiful, clean, sparkling, over-head waves - on June 16!!!! We rarely get any surf out here on the north side of my little outer island in Asia/Hawaii, so it is a real treat, as well as a surprise!! And, even though it's a beautiful Saturday, there was basically no crowd whatsoever, so I could catch any wave that I wanted to.

Needless to say, my arms feel like they have lead weights attached to them, and I was hypoglycemic when i got home from not having eaten anything since last night!!! But the reports say it will be even BIGGER tomorrow, so I'll have to wake up, watch some EURO soccer qualifying matches, and then go do another 4-5 hours of surfing!!

And, speaking of the EURO - to quote Monty Python - 'the Greeks shall inherit the earth'!!! Yes, the lowly Greeks beat high touted Russia today, eliminating them, and sending the Greeks into the next round!!! And so there's a lot of talk about how this is good, since things are so bad in Greece - and I'm sure that's true. I actually lived in Greece for 2 years - when I was 7-8 - so I guess that is why I might have a little interest in it.

Blowin a gale here...White cap City....

Submitted by upcountrywater on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 12:38am.

However.... Surf along Maui’s east coast is expected to range between 6 and 8 feet through Monday night. Just maybe the wind will die off... No trade winds on Maui, that's a laugh... Finally got some rain here, (was way too dusty for this time of year). Still 72 ﾟF, up here on the side of Haleakala, away from the trades...

You Didn't Build That.

Well it's positively Arctic in Florida

Submitted by Blonde on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 4:31pm.

High temp at 3:00 was only 83 degrees.

Quite lovely. I've got the ribs on the grill, just added the hickory.

Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)

Heard on AP Radio News

Submitted by ricklail on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 8:40am.

This is not exactly word for word:
"Presdient and Mrs, Obama are at their Hyde Park home for the first time in 2 years. The president is resting from campainging." It was mentioned that they had attended the wedding of Valerie Jarrett's daughter. They damn sure got that straight. He is not worn out from being president and meetings with Congressional leaders over the economy and jobs.
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Rep Trey Gowdy was on Huckabee last night. He was sick and tired of Holder's games and didn't feel like he deserved a break. The contempt vote needed to go on as scheduled for Wednesday. This has been going on for 18 months. Holder's time is up.

A well regulated militia being necessary to a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

Beau Biden, Gaffe Machine

Submitted by ricklail on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 8:48am.

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree

http://dailycaller.com/2012/06/17/beau-biden-gaffes-on-attack-meant-for-...

A well regulated militia being necessary to a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

The left looses a true power house, Rodney King Dead at 47

Submitted by upcountrywater on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 1:18pm.

And if we had a Republican President this would be on every TOP headline on every paper.

Marine 2,000th US Death in Afghan War

Win millions in a law suit and build a swimming pool.....RIP

You Didn't Build That.

I'm just glad my son is home.

Submitted by UpNorth on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 2:12pm.

I feel for this Marine's family, and all the families. They're over there to die for a tie. Baracka has no intention of doing anything in Afghanistan, other than play out the string and claim he won. Much like he took credit for the Bush Plan to exit Iraq.

To re-elect Obama would be like the Titanic backing up and hitting the iceberg again.

Got to be A Happy Fathers day to you UpNorth.

Submitted by upcountrywater on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 2:30pm.

Yea, wow....Die for a tie, morale at an all time low...
Lord of the Fly is in it just for the war porn....
Killing sons of moslem fathers, with his portable (kill list ) joy stick...it's a hard habit to break.

You Didn't Build That.

~Happy Father's Day to all NB dads

Submitted by Wrathful Brunette on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 2:22pm.

May your beer be always cold and your bratwurst never burn.

Obama's WTF 2012 campaign slogan: "A dog in every pot"

Golfing while the Republic burns....

Submitted by motherbelt on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 2:45pm.

The Big 100 coming up any day now (if he's not out on the course right now!).

I read somewhere yesterday that he has wasted the equivalent of 3 months playing golf, but this Washington Times story says it's actually 4!

Add in the time he's spent doing fundraisers, and he's probably wasted another 4.

It is happening

Submitted by ricklail on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 4:47pm.

It is happening today.
http://weaselzippers.us/2012/06/17/obama-spends-fathers-day-on-the-golf-...

A well regulated militia being necessary to a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

Happy Fathers Day to all the dad’s at NB

Submitted by Dave. on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 3:24pm.

I’ll be spending mine BBQing some chicken and watching the final round of the US Open.

GO JIM FURYK!

-Dave.

Vote for the American in November

Yes!!! Go Jim

Submitted by ricklail on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 4:53pm.

On Thursday I discovered that Direct TV was showing a mix of players. One channel featured Phil, Bubba and Tiger both Thursday and Friday. They followed them the entire round. They only cut to commerical when they were walking. Yesterday they followed Tiger and Jim. Today they'll follow Jin And Graeme but they don't tee off unitl 6:10; I went to sleep watching last night. Didn't wake up unitl 12:30 so I didn't know what happened. I'll try by best to stay awake tonight until the end.

I've been switching back and forth between Pawn Stars, the race and the tournament

A well regulated militia being necessary to a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

rick,

Submitted by Dave. on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 5:20pm.

I was flipping between the Braves and the tournament, but the Braves game got so bad I stopped flipping to it.

They can't hit the side of a barn right now.

-Dave

Vote for the American in November

Happy Father's Day, guys~

Submitted by GG_NB on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 4:00pm.

"If not us, who? If not now, when?"
~Ronald Reagan

Thank you GG

Submitted by Boudin on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 8:22pm.

Like Dave, were grillin and trying not to spill'em.

Ribs, assorted veggies and big fat Stake's

Seek Truth, Defend Liberty

Obama the Oreo

Submitted by ricklail on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 4:57pm.

http://weaselzippers.us/2012/06/17/wapo-journalist-obama-decided-to-beco...

A well regulated militia being necessary to a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

Don't look now, but Phil Mickelson is making a charge...

Submitted by Dave. on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 5:11pm.

...straight to the bottom of the leaderboard.

Maybe he's going for the record of most bogies in one round at a major.

I hope Jim shows up with his "A" game today, as it looks like it's going to be a great finish.

-Dave

Vote for the American in November

The Braves have apparently misplaced their bats

Submitted by Dave. on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 5:16pm.

They haven't scored a run in 20 innings, have now been shut out two days in a row, and are hitting the road to face the Red Sox and the Yankees.

-Dave

Vote for the American in November

I busted a move over to the Youtube, free movie section

Submitted by upcountrywater on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 5:21pm.

Ran across some RKO... Zane Gray (only 56 min) movie.

Zane Grey's Code of the West

You do not need an account to view these G movies. A young Raymond Burr, ~~Perry Mason~~ plays a really bad guy.

There is a touch of ...cowboy forensics...
Lots of pushing the envelope horse action...gun play, dust clouds, even tobacco smoking,burning stuff without a permit,, fun drinking scenes.

It's true we cant make movies this anymore....All the government agencies that ban all this didn't exist way back then.

You Didn't Build That.

Another Day, Another Democrat Lie

Submitted by stratman on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 7:00pm.

Axelrod Lie Of The Day

NEWARK, Ohio—Democratic protesters who have been trailing Mitt Romney's bus tour across the country finally caught up the Republican nominee, shouting loud enough for the candidate to hear as he spoke at a rally here.

"GO HOME ROMNEY! GO HOME ROMNEY!" about 30 protestors shouted in unison as the former Massachusetts governor took the stage here at a historic town square in the shadow of Newark City Hall.

[...]

David Axelrod, a senior political adviser to President Obama, said in a message on Twitter that he disagreed with the protesters' tactics.

"I strongly condemn heckling along Mitt's route," he wrote. "Shouting folks down is their tactic, not ours. Let voters hear both candidates (and) decide."

Classy Leftists as they are, they were heckling Ann Romney as she spoke. Then they heckled Mitt.

Oh the irony of traveling hecklers shouting about someone else going home. Wonder which Soros shell corporation is paying the heckler's expenses.

Happy Fathers Day......

Submitted by dyardley on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 7:53pm.

To all of our NB fathers. Have a wonderful day BBQing, surfing, sleeping or whatever makes you happy. God Bless all of you and your loved ones.

directionforourtimes.org

Mahalo (thank you in

Submitted by killa37 on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 10:05pm.

Mahalo (thank you in Asian/Hawaiian) from myself, as well as the rest of the NB dad crew, Ms. Yardley.................you little lush!!!

Hey Killa....

Submitted by dyardley on Mon, 06/18/2012 - 12:01pm.

I was at my nieces engagement party Sat. and actually had a beer. Darned thing almost put me to sleep. Course it was 105 degrees too!(We were in Paso Robles, CA.) Funny thing about beer, makes my neck too weak to hold my head up. Slept during the 2 hour ride home. 'Probly should have had the margarita instead. Sure tasted good in the heat tho and I slept great.

directionforourtimes.org

Ahhh, Ms. Yardley - you've

Submitted by killa37 on Mon, 06/18/2012 - 11:21pm.

Ahhh, Ms. Yardley - you've got to watch those beers- they can do that to you. You need to try one of my 'chick drinks'!!! You'll be lit up and animated in no time!!! Just look at me!!! Hahahahaha!!!

Actually, I very disciplined!!

Congrats to Webb Simpson for a great win

Submitted by Dave. on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 10:56pm.

I feel bad for Furyk, but you have to make the shots to win a major, and he blew it on the 16th tee.

And I gotta hand it to Graeme McDowell, who staged probably the best back nine comeback I have ever seen.

Thank God there are only four majors a year, else I would probably be dead by now.

-Dave

Vote for the American in November

Moochelle's less than inspiring speech to graduates.

Submitted by drsamherman on Mon, 06/18/2012 - 10:20am.

http://washingtonexaminer.com/politics/washington-secrets/2012/06/michel...

So Michelle slams corporate jobs, big paychecks and perks? That coming from an elitist snob who had a make-work position dumping patients at the University of Chicago health system solely because her hubby was a Senator? That coming from a woman whose greed, avarice and envy have her soaking up every available budget dollar on designer clothes, expensive vacations at taxpayer expense, her mother living in the White House for free AND all of the psychotic delusions and pretensions of being an "inspiration" to young people? Grab the Zofran, you might just vomit at the picture.